Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation.
Join us for simple stories, fun songs, and plenty of time to play and explore with Early Learning toys. Best for ages 2 and under. Stay for the bubbles at the end!
Bilingual Story Time
Join us every Friday morning for stories and songs. Some stories and songs will be read and sung in Spanish and English.
Conversation Cafe
Practice your English skills in a friendly, informal setting. Adults of all levels are welcome to join the conversation!
Bring your device to the Circulation Desk, and staff members will show you how to download SDPL's free eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Parents learn the fundamentals of positive parenting from professors at SDCC. (Students register through the SDCC district for the class.) Families with children are welcome.
English Preschool Class/Hora del Cuento
Songs and stories. Every Friday at 10:00 a.m. Age 0-5. Children's Story Corner. Children under eight must have parent's participation. Canciones e Historias. Cada Viernes a las 10:00 a.m. Edades 0-5. Equina del cuento de los niños.
Gentle Yoga
Learn basic yoga poses and relaxation techniques. This class is suitable for seniors, expectant mothers, persons with disabilities and people of all ages.
Wild Wonders: Nature by Design
Discussions on history, travel, cuisine, finance and technology.
For Toddlers 18 – 36 months and accompanying adults. Singing, stories, dancing and yoga: a different program every week. Limited to first 30 families upon arrival.
Preschool Storytime
Children are invited to a fun storytime with books, singing, and puppets. The first storytime of the month is usually bilingual (Spanish/English).
SIGNS AT PLAY...SIGNING STORYTIME
· Find out what’s going on in your baby’s mind by teaching him/her to sign.
· Strengthen your bond with baby.
· Lessen frustration brought on by miscommunication by giving baby a way to tell you what he/she wants.
Join us for a free dance class that combines ballet, creative movement, and tumbling. Children will learn basic dance skills, creativity, coordination, musicality, and rhythm!
Homeschool Hang-out
We have a great homeschool community in Paradise Hills! This is a fun time to get together with other families who homeschool, make and create art or science/STEM-themed projects and share tips, advice and resources!
Miss Fran presents stories and songs for little ones.
Join us for a fantastic time at the library with stories, rhymes and music! Enjoy a special Wee Reads on June 16th and make a sweet Father's Day craft. Birth-5 y/o
Hear a story, sing songs, make new friends! Bring your baby or young toddler for a fun time at the library with Ms. Angela!
Join us every Friday inside the computer lab for help with general questions on computers and their programs.
No advance sign up in required!
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Have a fun, varied workout using a mixture of light aerobics including dance steps, chair aerobics, toning with weights and bands, standing leg exercises, balance work, and cool-down stretches.
Bring a yoga mat and water, wear comfortable clothing, and be prepared to remove your shoes. Ages 14 and older are welcome.
A program that fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt while burning fat.
Downtown Chess
Are you the next Judith Polgar? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Magnus Carlsen? Come and join us every Friday and be part of the biggest casual chess club in San Diego.
A loosely structured baby-led program of play, music, stories, and songs to encourage your baby’s growth and discovery of the world around them! Welcome to babies 0-2 years & their caregivers.
Come learn how foods high in fat sneak into our diet, and effective ways to reduce fat without sacrificing flavor. Sponsored by the San Carlos Friends of the Library (SCFOL).
The Friends of the La Jolla Library presents Film Noir Classics, shown on the second Friday of every month at 2:00pm.
Open Lab @ the Innovation Lab
The Innovation Lab is a makersapce on the 3rd floor of Central Library. It's free for everyone to use.
Memories in the Making is a unique program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease & related dementias to have fun by expressing themselves through art. This program repeats on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Mission Valley Development Board Community Plan Update Subcommittee
Arts and Crafts for preK – 6th Graders
Drawing, painting, crafting, creating...whatever the project, we'll be having fun expressing ourselves and inventing new creations! For preK - 6 graders. Some project have small pieces so parental supervision is recommended!
Chess Club
All levels of experience are welcome. All ages, children and adults!
Join us for various family fun activities such as Wii, LEGOs, and a variety of classic board games. For families and children ages 5-12.
Come and join us for a family friendly film every friday.
This week we will be showing "Max Steel"
MOVIE @ YOUR LIBRARY
Join us for a different (family friendly) movie every Friday.
Kids Meet Mandarin
Kids of all ages are invided to learn basic words, phrases in Mandarin.
Bring your eReader and receive support and guidance on how to use the library's eCollection. Assistance provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lego Time
Kids: build, build, BUILD to your heart's content! Our LEGOS can't wait to meet you! Skyscrapers, automobiles, airplanes, spaceships: create these and more! Learn basic building science while having loads of fun!
High-energy cardiovascular workout. People of all fitness levels, and dancing abilities can attend. (Must be ages 18 and up) Instructor: Rosalia Mays
Learn basic coding in Java and Python. Students must bring their own Windows or Mac laptop. Ages 10 years through 12th grade are welcome.
Paws to Read
Children are invited to read to certified therapy dogs to build reading confidence.
Wii gaming with your friends, Get your game on!